Transportation bag for a tank or cylinder of gas or liquid in a vehicle

ABSTRACT

A cylinder shape transportation bag, for a tank or cylinder filled with gas or liquid being transported in a vehicle; comprising of a bag made of light weight and durable material with straps securing the tank or cylinder inside the vehicle and a drawstring to tighten the bag to the surface of the tank or cylinder, and a non-skid bottom to prevent slips and slides inside a vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Need for the Invention

Unlike other goods, a tank or cylinder filled with gas or most of liquid substances can not be transported in the trunk of a vehicle as it is forbidden in most cities to transport such a tank or cylinder in a trunk of a vehicle. Therefore, these tanks or cylinders are transported mostly by placing them inside a vehicle on the floor between passenger seats. This situation often causes damages to inside structure, texture, carpets or seats as the tank or cylinder moves, vibrates and shakes during the driving of a vehicle. Furthermore, and most importantly, the transporting of a tank or cylinder in this way may cause a gas leak or liquid leak inside a car if the vehicle unfortunately suffers an accident and the tank or cylinder hits solid frames around it, loosening the gas/liquid nozzle or cap from the impact of the accident.

2. Field of the Invention

The invention here pertains to a product which is used for transporting tanks or cylinders filled with gas or liquid substances in a vehicle. More precisely, the invention relates to a “transportation bag” which is invented to transport safely tanks or cylinders filled with gas or liquid substances inside a vehicle on a passenger seat; since it is forbidden in most cities to carry such a tanks or cylinders in the trunk of a vehicle. The transportation bag is made with light weight nylon or polypropylene which provides a strong and durable material to hold the tank or cylinder firm inside a vehicle on a passenger seat. The bag is designed in a cylinder shape to precisely accommodate and firmly hold the tank or cylinder inside the bag, covering whole surface of the tank or cylinder except handles which are left open and visible for carrying purposes. This transportation bag can contain tanks or cylinders used for various purposes such as Barbecue gas tank or cylinder, Propane gas tank or cylinder, Flammable gas tank or cylinder, Liquid gas tank or cylinder, Natural gas tank or cylinder, Oxygen tank or cylinder, Fire Extinguisher cylinder, water tank etc.

The transportation bag is equipped with straps, drawstring and non-skid bottom. The three straps in the middle of the bag are provided to hold the bag firmly with a vehicle seat by using a seat belt. These straps provide a means for seat belt to go around the tank or cylinder and to prohibit the tank or cylinder from sliding, moving or rolling on a vehicle seat.

There is a drawstring at the top of the bag to tighten the bag to the tank or cylinder thereby providing a firm and stable base for straps used by the seat belt to hold the tank or cylinder firm on a passenger seat.

The bottom of the bag is equipped with a thin piece of plastic attached to a non-skid fabric to prevent the tank or cylinder from slipping or sliding and to avoid scratches or scarring to a vehicle seat.

The drawstring at the top of the bag is made in a way that it leaves the handles open and visible. This visibility is provided so that handles can be used to carry the tank or cylinder inside the vehicle. This feature is created to prohibit users from using the drawstring or any other parts of the bag as a carrying means which can be dangerous and cause injury to the person carrying it.

From the above description it can be seen that the present invention provides a safe and secure means to transport a tank or cylinder filled with gas or liquid substances inside a vehicle.

DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR INVENTION

No parallel invention to the one mentioned above was found through the search process as provided inside your patent records files.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is forbidden in most cities to transport a tank or cylinder filled with gas or most of liquid substances in a trunk of a vehicle. These tanks or cylinders, therefore, are transported mostly by placing them inside a vehicle on the floor between passenger seats. This situation often causes damages to inside structure, texture, carpets or seats as the tank or cylinder moves, vibrates and shakes during the driving of a vehicle. In addition to this, the transporting a tank or cylinder filled with gas or liquid in this manner may cause a gas leak or a liquid leak inside a car if the vehicle unfortunately suffers an accident and the tank or cylinder hits the solid frames around it, loosening the gas/liquid nozzle or cap from the impact of the accident.

The present invention of a “transportation bag” therefore provides a safe and secured means to transport a tank or cylinder filled with gas or liquid substances inside a vehicle. The transportation bag made of light weight nylon or polypropylene, posses features which allows the tank or cylinder filled with gas or liquid to be transported inside a vehicle without any fear of damages or casualties.

The following are main features which are created in the invention which did not exist before:

-   -   1. It is cylinder shape transportation bag to transport a tank         or cylinder, filled with gas or liquid, inside a vehicle;     -   2. The transportation bag is created in a way that it does not         need any additional installations in the vehicle and can be used         with the use of existing seat belt to safely and securely         transport the tank or cylinder filled with gas or liquid.     -   3. The transportation bag is made of light weight nylon or         polypropylene which provides a durable and strong means to hold         the tank or cylinder firm inside the vehicle without adding much         weight.     -   4. The transportation bag provides a transporting means to most         commonly used tanks or cylinders such as Barbecue gas tank or         cylinder, Propane gas tank or cylinder, Flammable gas tank or         cylinder, Liquid gas tank or cylinder, Natural gas tank or         cylinder, Oxygen tank or cylinder, Fire Extinguisher cylinder,         mineral water tank etc.     -   5. The transporting bag is equipped with straps which provide         grip to hold a tank or cylinder firm inside a vehicle to prevent         slipping and sliding and damages.     -   6. The transportation bag is equipped with a drawstring which         provides a feature to hold the bag firm around tank or cylinder         walls or surface thereby preventing slipping or sliding.     -   7. The transportation bag is equipped with a thin piece of         plastic attached to a non-skid fabric in the bottom, again to         prevent slipping or sliding inside a vehicle.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With reference to the drawings and, in particular, with reference to FIGS. 1-3, the transportation bag comprises of a cylinder shape light weight bag equipped with straps, drawstring and a non-skid bottom.

FIG. 1 shows a cylinder shape transportation bag made of a light weight nylon or polypropylene to provide following features:

(1) the cylinder shape bag offers a feature to precisely accommodate and firmly hold the tank or cylinder inside the bag by covering whole surface or walls of the tank or cylinder;

(2) the bag is made of a light weight nylon or polypropylene which does not add much weight to the tank or cylinder;

(3) the bag is constructed of a nylon or polypropylene which provides a strong and durable material;

(4) the bag's material does not allow any substance to seep out or drop out of the bag;

(5) the bag's color is such which hides dirt and dust and looks neat in carrying.

FIG. 1 & 2 shows straps in the middle of the bag to provide following features:

(1) these straps provide a means for vehicle seat belt to go through and hold the tank or cylinder firm to the vehicle seat;

(2) these straps are made at such a height and distances as to provide a firm grip to the seat belt to hold the tank or cylinder to the vehicle seat;

(3) the front strap is placed slightly higher than the two back straps in order to create a “locking mechanism” of a tank or cylinder with the vehicle seat;

(4) these straps are re-enforced to make them strong and durable and to avoid “ripping” or “breaking” or “torning”; and

(5) the length and wideness of straps are adequately made to allow a standard vehicle seat belt to pass through and stay firm.

FIG. 3 shows drawstring at the top or the opening of the bag which provides following features:

(1) the drawstring tighten the bag to the surface or walls of the tank or cylinder to provide firm and stable base for straps;

(2) the drawstring is created in a way for handles to be open and visible on the tank or cylinder; and

(3) the drawstring seals the surface of the bag or cylinder below handles to prevent from any dirt or dust coming inside the vehicle.

FIG. 3 shows the non-skid bottom made of thin piece of plastic and non-skid fabric which provides the following features:

(1) the non-skid bottom prevents the slipping and sliding of the tank or cylinder on a vehicle seat;

(2) the non-skid bottom allows tank or cylinder to sit well on a vehicle seat; and

(3) the re-inforced bottom adds durability to the bag which is frequently exposed to wear and tear due to constant shake ups and rubbing in the vehicle.

DIAGRAMS Separate File Under Diagram Attached with Application

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FIG. 2

FIG. 3 

1. A cylinder shape bag for the transportation of a tank or cylinder filled with gas or liquid substances inside a vehicle comprising: (a) A fitted one-piece nylon or polypropylene bag, sized and shaped to conform to the size and shape of a tank or cylinder of gas or liquid and adapted to precisely accommodate and firmly hold the tank or cylinder inside the bag covering whole surface or walls of the tank or cylinder except handles. (b) The bag is equipped with three straps in the middle and around the tank or cylinder to hold the tank or cylinder firmly with a vehicle seat. (c) There is a drawstring at the top of the bag to tighten the bag to the surface or walls of the tank or cylinder thereby providing a firm and stable base for straps which are used by the seat belt to hold the tank or cylinder firm on the passenger seat. (d) The bottom of the bag is equipped with a thin piece of plastic attached to a non-skid fabric to prevent the tank or cylinder from slipping or sliding and thereby avoiding scratches or scarring to a vehicle seat as well as to give long life to the bag which is frequently exposed to shake ups and rubbings during the drive. (e) The bag provides the transportation means to most commonly used tanks or cylinders such as Barbecue gas tank or cylinder, Propane gas tank or cylinder, Flammable gas tank or cylinder, Liquid gas tank or cylinder, Natural gas tank or cylinder, Oxygen tank or cylinder, Fire Extinguisher cylinder, Water tank etc.
 2. The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the bag is created in a cylinder shape bag or cover to precisely accommodate and firmly hold the tank or cylinder of gas or liquid inside the bag.
 3. The invention as defined in claim 1 to 2 wherein the bag is made of a light weight nylon or polypropylene which does not add much weight to the tank or cylinder to facilitate easy carrying.
 4. The invention as defined in claim 1 to 3 wherein the said bag is constructed of a fabric (nylon or polypropylene) which provides a strong and durable means and avoids ripping, tearing and cracking as a result of keeping a tank or cylinder inside the bag.
 5. The invention as defined in claim 1 to 4 wherein the said bag does not allow any substance to seep out or drop out of the bag to avoid damages to the vehicle seat.
 6. The invention as defined in claim 1 to 5 wherein the said bag is made of a color which hides the dirt and dust and looks neat in carrying.
 7. The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the bag is equipped with three straps in the middle or around the bag to provide a means for vehicle seat belt to pass through in order to hold the tank or cylinder firm to the vehicle seat.
 8. The invention defined in claim 7 above wherein the straps are placed at such a height or distance as to provide firm grip to the seat belt in order to hold the tank or cylinder firm with the vehicle seat.
 9. The invention defined in claim 1, 7 and 8 above wherein the front strap is placed slightly higher than the two back straps in order to create the “locking mechanism” of the tank or cylinder with the vehicle seat.
 10. The invention defined in claim 1, 7, 8 and 9 above wherein these straps are made with strong enforcement so as to provide a strong hold and avoid ripping, breaking or torning.
 11. The invention defined in claim 1, 7, 8, 9 and 10 above wherein the length and wideness of straps are adequately made to allow a standard vehicle seat belt to pass through and stay firm.
 12. The invention as defined in claim 1 above wherein there is a drawstring at the top of the bag to tighten the bag to the surface of the tank or cylinder thereby providing a firm and stable base for straps which are used by the seat belt to hold the tank or cylinder firm on the passenger seat.
 13. The invention as defined in claim 1 and 12 above wherein the drawstring is created in a way for handles to be open and visible on the tank or cylinder for carrying purposes.
 14. The invention as defined in claim 1, 12 and 13 wherein the drawstring seals the space of the tank or cylinder below the handles to protect from any dirt or dust of tank or cylinder coming inside the vehicle on the seat.
 15. The invention as defined in claim 1, 12, 13 and 14 wherein the bottom of the bag is equipped with a thin piece of plastic attached to a non-skid fabric to prevent the tank or cylinder from slipping or sliding and thereby avoiding scratches or scarring to a vehicle seat.
 16. The invention as defined in claim 1, 12, 13, 14 and 15 wherein the non-skid bottom is created to allow the tank or cylinder to sit well on a vehicle seat.
 17. The invention as defined in claim 1, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 wherein the reinforced plastic and non-skid fabric in the bottom add durability of the bag which is frequently exposed to wear and tear due to constant shake ups and rubbing in the vehicle. 